Words are probably the most powerful thing any one person can possess. Words can be beautiful, they can be warm and make you smile. Words can inspire you to achieve the impossible.
But words aren't always good. Words can be cruel. Words can hurt. And words can destroy a person in an instant.
Today I went on a Fright Nite recee with the usual suspects -- fellow blockheads + the Fright Nite Fwocers. It was the usual thing. Walk through the beach, walk the house, give suggestions, dinner, disband. Only I was about the only person who wasn't having fun. One particular person, let's call him A (for A-S-S) was making digs at my weight/size the whole time, from the time we met up right up to the time we said our goodbyes. I was this close to beating him into a bloody pulp right in the middle of the Harbourfront shopping complex. It was all I could do to keep myself from bursting into tears on the way home. I know some of you are wondering why I'm having such an extreme reaction. Especially since I usually stomach such teasing with good humour and since I also make digs at it myself sometimes. But you need to understand.
That was BEFORE I decided to do myself a favour and treat my body with more respect than a couch-potato-bum and frequent stress-bingeings. That's why I agreed to join my mum's gym. That's why I agreed to take on a personal trainer. THAT'S WHY!!!
That's why it hurts. More than it should have. Because I began to wonder if any of it was working, whether all of it was worth it in the first place. It hurt. Bad.
So why don't I just name the idiot who caused all this pain? I wanted to. I really wanted to announce him and lay him to be crucified by my friends. But it wouldn't be right. I believe - though I don't like it - that he deserves to be judged on his own terms. He might not be an ass in somebody else's eyes. I cannot judge him for the rest of the world. Only for myself.
Being fair doesn't make it any less painful.
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Monday, June 21, 2004
D-U-H
I'm just so smart.
I just spent 30min in the stuffy storeroom (the unbearable heat of the day not helping very much) opening all my boxes looking for my pencil case. Decided to prepare my stuff for my first day of tuition tomorrow and panicked slightly that I couldn't remember where my stationery was. So I searched and searched and couldn't find it anywhere in my boxes!! Where was it in the end?
On my table. In my room.
I'm such a blurcock...
I just spent 30min in the stuffy storeroom (the unbearable heat of the day not helping very much) opening all my boxes looking for my pencil case. Decided to prepare my stuff for my first day of tuition tomorrow and panicked slightly that I couldn't remember where my stationery was. So I searched and searched and couldn't find it anywhere in my boxes!! Where was it in the end?
On my table. In my room.
I'm such a blurcock...
Sunday, June 20, 2004
EEEKKK!!!!
Help!! HELP!!!
I'm about to become a tuition teacher. (EEEEEEEEKKK!!!!!!!) And as you can see, (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!) I'm in a total panic about it. (Faint)
I agreed to take over for a friend of Evangelin's. He gives English language tuition to a 14-yr old Korean kid but he's going off to Japan for exchange and he's looking for a replacement. So he asked Evangelin who asked me. HhhhhhhhhhHHH... And I actually agreed. HHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAIIIIIII!!!!!!
I mean. I don't mind doing it. Just that... *in super tiny voice* I've never given tuition before... *look at floor look at floor* AND IT SCARES THE SHIT OF ME!!! What on EARTH am I going to do with a 14yr-old kid for two whole hours???? I'm going to faint. I start on Tuesday, 11am. I'm so going to blow it. I'll oversleep, then I'll be clueless about what to do with this boy, then.. then... AAAAAARRRRGHHH!!!
*whimper*
I'm about to become a tuition teacher. (EEEEEEEEKKK!!!!!!!) And as you can see, (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!) I'm in a total panic about it. (Faint)
I agreed to take over for a friend of Evangelin's. He gives English language tuition to a 14-yr old Korean kid but he's going off to Japan for exchange and he's looking for a replacement. So he asked Evangelin who asked me. HhhhhhhhhhHHH... And I actually agreed. HHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAIIIIIII!!!!!!
I mean. I don't mind doing it. Just that... *in super tiny voice* I've never given tuition before... *look at floor look at floor* AND IT SCARES THE SHIT OF ME!!! What on EARTH am I going to do with a 14yr-old kid for two whole hours???? I'm going to faint. I start on Tuesday, 11am. I'm so going to blow it. I'll oversleep, then I'll be clueless about what to do with this boy, then.. then... AAAAAARRRRGHHH!!!
*whimper*
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Uhm...
Just came back from a frisbee friendly with the new fwocers. It was quite fun although WHOO!! Talk about being out of shape man. Or rather being out of stamina. I haven't actually run around on a court like that since school ended. Ok so I do go on the treadmill quite often but it's different. I don't sprint on the treadmill and being a machine it's a controlled speed. There's no breaking, guarding and whatever. Eeek...
I shall be honest and admit that I was actually hoping for some reactions today when I went down for frisbee. Didn't really garner any of the kind though. So was a tad disappointed. But then I suppose it might still be too early to tell. I've only been at it for about a month. We'll see how things are by the time school starts again.
Very narcissistic rite? Can't help but feel guilty about actually WANTING comments. But I can't help it!! It's all so new and the tiny tiny signs of muscle tone is really exciting to me!!! I mean, can you imagine?? Muscle??? ME??? I have MUSCLES????
Oh God, forgive mine vanity...
I shall be honest and admit that I was actually hoping for some reactions today when I went down for frisbee. Didn't really garner any of the kind though. So was a tad disappointed. But then I suppose it might still be too early to tell. I've only been at it for about a month. We'll see how things are by the time school starts again.
Very narcissistic rite? Can't help but feel guilty about actually WANTING comments. But I can't help it!! It's all so new and the tiny tiny signs of muscle tone is really exciting to me!!! I mean, can you imagine?? Muscle??? ME??? I have MUSCLES????
Oh God, forgive mine vanity...
Sunday, June 13, 2004
HHHHHHHHOooooooooOOOOOOOOOTTTT!!!!
It. Is. B-L-O-O-D-Y H-O-T!!!!!
I am melting. Positively STEAMING!!! This morning I stepped out to go to the gym and I was sweating almost immediately!! ARRRGH.... It rains just ONE day a week now. It's disgusting. Wednesday was the highlight of my week I tell you... Rain the whole day through... So absolutely wonderful!! And then the sun came out again. Hurumph..
I can't feel my legs again. Yeah, did legs again today.. but I blame the silly spinning (read: stationary bike riding) class I joined yesterday afternoon at the gym. Spinning plus weight training for legs is a recipe for jellyfish walking. And the spinning class... OH for GOODNESS SAKE!! Bad enough that me mum and I were late and had to use the bikes right in front of the instructor. There was this silly woman beside me who decided I needed looking after. She kept looking over my shoulder to see if I was "doing things right" and for the first quarter of the class kept "helping" me adjust my resistance dial. I know she was trying to be helpful but for HEAVEN'S SAKE!! Stop looking over!! I was SOOO tempted to walk out of the class. Or just clonk her off her bike. And she kept making all these "WOO-HOO" noises in response to a very hyper spinning instructor. He was singing along to the music and giving the occasional whoop of encouragement. I guess he was alright... Just that as the idiot woman beside me irritated me more and more, I got irritated with the instructor's hyper-ness as well. Stupid woman spoiled it all I say. I might've enjoyed the class if it weren't for her. :P
Dieting in progress. Taking small meals throughout the day. A piece of toast and slice of ham for example, when the stomach calls. Or fruit salad. Just laying off the oil and fats as much as possible. Mango, kiwi and pineapple is very nice combi!! I like...
I am melting. Positively STEAMING!!! This morning I stepped out to go to the gym and I was sweating almost immediately!! ARRRGH.... It rains just ONE day a week now. It's disgusting. Wednesday was the highlight of my week I tell you... Rain the whole day through... So absolutely wonderful!! And then the sun came out again. Hurumph..
I can't feel my legs again. Yeah, did legs again today.. but I blame the silly spinning (read: stationary bike riding) class I joined yesterday afternoon at the gym. Spinning plus weight training for legs is a recipe for jellyfish walking. And the spinning class... OH for GOODNESS SAKE!! Bad enough that me mum and I were late and had to use the bikes right in front of the instructor. There was this silly woman beside me who decided I needed looking after. She kept looking over my shoulder to see if I was "doing things right" and for the first quarter of the class kept "helping" me adjust my resistance dial. I know she was trying to be helpful but for HEAVEN'S SAKE!! Stop looking over!! I was SOOO tempted to walk out of the class. Or just clonk her off her bike. And she kept making all these "WOO-HOO" noises in response to a very hyper spinning instructor. He was singing along to the music and giving the occasional whoop of encouragement. I guess he was alright... Just that as the idiot woman beside me irritated me more and more, I got irritated with the instructor's hyper-ness as well. Stupid woman spoiled it all I say. I might've enjoyed the class if it weren't for her. :P
Dieting in progress. Taking small meals throughout the day. A piece of toast and slice of ham for example, when the stomach calls. Or fruit salad. Just laying off the oil and fats as much as possible. Mango, kiwi and pineapple is very nice combi!! I like...
Friday, June 11, 2004
And so it begins...
Well... Just came back from a meeting with FWOC, JCRC, Rag and Flag. And it all means just one thing -- It's starting.
Moving back, pre-camp, FWOC, SLOs, IBG... It's all starting again. And this means my holiday is just about over. Not officially of course. Officially speaking I'm still on holiday. But this means preparation has to start and this means that I'll have to start e-mailing and calling and all sorts of admin. Sigh. Time to finally check my e-mail accounts.
I'm not sure I've fully recovered from the disaster that was last year. I'm not sure I can take it all up again. Even though this coming A/Y I'm supposed to be stepping down, there's still the final test of FWOC and IBG to go through. I don't know if I'm ready. Time will tell I guess.
As for the gym... Still going strong baby!!! Last two sessions Shane made me do interval training. Basically cardio exercise inbetween the weights sets instead of just taking breathers and stretching. It's more tiring than it sounds, I'll tell you that. I'm always quite winded after each session. *pant pant*
Finally started to diet. Got my first nagging from Shane on Monday. Going fruitarian for a week. Mebbe next week I'll go for salads... Hmmm... Any salad ideas?
Moving back, pre-camp, FWOC, SLOs, IBG... It's all starting again. And this means my holiday is just about over. Not officially of course. Officially speaking I'm still on holiday. But this means preparation has to start and this means that I'll have to start e-mailing and calling and all sorts of admin. Sigh. Time to finally check my e-mail accounts.
I'm not sure I've fully recovered from the disaster that was last year. I'm not sure I can take it all up again. Even though this coming A/Y I'm supposed to be stepping down, there's still the final test of FWOC and IBG to go through. I don't know if I'm ready. Time will tell I guess.
As for the gym... Still going strong baby!!! Last two sessions Shane made me do interval training. Basically cardio exercise inbetween the weights sets instead of just taking breathers and stretching. It's more tiring than it sounds, I'll tell you that. I'm always quite winded after each session. *pant pant*
Finally started to diet. Got my first nagging from Shane on Monday. Going fruitarian for a week. Mebbe next week I'll go for salads... Hmmm... Any salad ideas?
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Hmmm...
Ok... Just came back from Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my abs still hurt. Won't Shane be pleased! Harumph... My mother is already grinning from ear to ear about it. But I suppose that the pain and the soreness is a good sign. It means all this gym and weight training is actually working. Been getting a number of comments saying I look better and all. I really hope it's true.
Anyway. Back to Harry Potter. I didn't think it was very fantastic despite all the rave reviews about it. I mean, it wasn't a terrible film. It was good. Just not fantastic. I wasn't left breathless after the show. Unlike the first movie. While the second movie bordered on long-winded, at least the quidditch scenes made me hold my breath. I do believe my heartbeat stayed rather calm during this third one. There were faults of course, but that's not to say that it wasn't enjoyable. It was very much so. I didn't fall asleep and I never once checked for time throughout the movie.
That said, here are what I feel are the pros and cons about the movie:
Pros
1)Most of the newer characters are indeed very well cast. David Thewlis is wonderfully reserved as Lupin and Emma Thompson is a nicely flouncy Trelawny.
2)Less time is spent panning the scenery and settings (as was done a lot in the first two installations) and more time on the story.
3)The movie was definitely more mature in terms of tone. The innocence of childhood fades as time passes and both the characters and the world within the books/movies grow older.
4)The Whomping Willow most absolutely deserves a fan club of its own. See how the irritatingly cute birdies get, for a lack of a better word, whomped.
5)Very nice subtleties inside the movie. One of which being when Snape says Lupin is indisposed, and the next thing you see is Lupin showing up with multiple scars on his face.
Cons
1)There was almost no character developement to speak of. The new characters are just thrown into your face and the audience does not really get a chance to become familiar with them.
2)Many of the characters except for the main three were seriously side-lined. Characters like Snape (whom I thought was a main draw for any Harry Potter story), MacGonagall, Dumbledore, the Weasley twins and too many others were severely deprived of screen time. And even so, even Hermione and Ron were put aside a fair bit.
3)Many important details and scenes were changed or excluded from the movie. Such as the history of Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs; Lupin's monthly potion requirements, the reason behind the Whompin' Willow, Sirius scraping Snapes head along the tunnel... *cough* Timeline was also changed occasionally, most significantly when Harry recieves the Firebolt.
4)Very very very little quidditch, if not none. The quidditch scenes are usually my favourite in any Harry Potter movie so imagine my disappointment when barely 2 minutes of the game was showed. Of course, this particular point is a highly biased one. :P
5)Ultimately, this latest installation into the franchaise caters more for the audience who have read the books as well. No doubt it allows for those who haven't to still enjoy themselves, but there are holes left that can only be filled if you read the book.
All in all, I attribute most of the flaws to the fact that the actual story has too many characters, too many sub-plots going on and too many details to be put into a single movie. 3 hours is already stretching it. I've no doubt that the Screenwriter I-can't-remember-his-name and Director Alphonso Cuaron did the best they could to put together the film as seamlessly as they could. Interesting and enjoyable as Rowling's stories are, I do believe that she'll do well not to get overly ambitious with her next few books.
Well... I hope I haven't been too picky about things (although I actually have quite a few more things to say. Just that the angry mob of Harry Potter fans outside my window are scaring me.) and they're really just my own opinions so you don't have to take them into account. Anyhow this particular entry seems to be a tad longer than it should've been so I'll just end here. I need to sleep too anyways.
Anyway. Back to Harry Potter. I didn't think it was very fantastic despite all the rave reviews about it. I mean, it wasn't a terrible film. It was good. Just not fantastic. I wasn't left breathless after the show. Unlike the first movie. While the second movie bordered on long-winded, at least the quidditch scenes made me hold my breath. I do believe my heartbeat stayed rather calm during this third one. There were faults of course, but that's not to say that it wasn't enjoyable. It was very much so. I didn't fall asleep and I never once checked for time throughout the movie.
That said, here are what I feel are the pros and cons about the movie:
Pros
1)Most of the newer characters are indeed very well cast. David Thewlis is wonderfully reserved as Lupin and Emma Thompson is a nicely flouncy Trelawny.
2)Less time is spent panning the scenery and settings (as was done a lot in the first two installations) and more time on the story.
3)The movie was definitely more mature in terms of tone. The innocence of childhood fades as time passes and both the characters and the world within the books/movies grow older.
4)The Whomping Willow most absolutely deserves a fan club of its own. See how the irritatingly cute birdies get, for a lack of a better word, whomped.
5)Very nice subtleties inside the movie. One of which being when Snape says Lupin is indisposed, and the next thing you see is Lupin showing up with multiple scars on his face.
Cons
1)There was almost no character developement to speak of. The new characters are just thrown into your face and the audience does not really get a chance to become familiar with them.
2)Many of the characters except for the main three were seriously side-lined. Characters like Snape (whom I thought was a main draw for any Harry Potter story), MacGonagall, Dumbledore, the Weasley twins and too many others were severely deprived of screen time. And even so, even Hermione and Ron were put aside a fair bit.
3)Many important details and scenes were changed or excluded from the movie. Such as the history of Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs; Lupin's monthly potion requirements, the reason behind the Whompin' Willow, Sirius scraping Snapes head along the tunnel... *cough* Timeline was also changed occasionally, most significantly when Harry recieves the Firebolt.
4)Very very very little quidditch, if not none. The quidditch scenes are usually my favourite in any Harry Potter movie so imagine my disappointment when barely 2 minutes of the game was showed. Of course, this particular point is a highly biased one. :P
5)Ultimately, this latest installation into the franchaise caters more for the audience who have read the books as well. No doubt it allows for those who haven't to still enjoy themselves, but there are holes left that can only be filled if you read the book.
All in all, I attribute most of the flaws to the fact that the actual story has too many characters, too many sub-plots going on and too many details to be put into a single movie. 3 hours is already stretching it. I've no doubt that the Screenwriter I-can't-remember-his-name and Director Alphonso Cuaron did the best they could to put together the film as seamlessly as they could. Interesting and enjoyable as Rowling's stories are, I do believe that she'll do well not to get overly ambitious with her next few books.
Well... I hope I haven't been too picky about things (although I actually have quite a few more things to say. Just that the angry mob of Harry Potter fans outside my window are scaring me.) and they're really just my own opinions so you don't have to take them into account. Anyhow this particular entry seems to be a tad longer than it should've been so I'll just end here. I need to sleep too anyways.
Saturday, June 05, 2004
OOooooooooooooowwwwWW!!!
My abs have been hurting since yesterday. As in REALLY hurting. Shane finally made me do sit-ups on one of those bouncy gym balls. 3 sets at that!! PAIN!!!
ookok.. update again later.. going to catch Azkaban midnight show!! woooo!!!
ookok.. update again later.. going to catch Azkaban midnight show!! woooo!!!
Thursday, June 03, 2004
MEGA-DROOL!!!
Finally went to the Lord of The Rings exhibition. Went with Phoenich and it was SOOOOOOO cool!!!!! *drool drool* Wish there were more things though. Like more of the model sets and a Gollum sculpture. Poor Gollum was nowhere to be found!
I want a set of Legolas weaponry. Arrows of Lothlorien, White swords.. The WHOLE WORK!! *sniff* But it's way out of my price range. I had to settle for the $15 commemorative One-Ring set which consists of the One Ring (obviously just painted metal... not real gold *sigh*), a miniature One Ring keychain (which I gave to Phoenich) and a miniature Leaf of Lothlorien keychain. Sigh.. Wanted to get the $60 One Ring but #*%&#@(*#.. I was short of $10. Just $10 more and I could've gotten a gold-plated One Ring. *cry* And they didn't accept NETS... *sob* The real gold One Ring with registration certificate and box set cost $180. O_O *bawl*
Tomorrow is the last day... Unfortunately I'm not free.. Can't go again.. SIGH!! So sad!!!! *howl and scream* Can I just steal the whole exhibition??? Gift store included. SIIIIIGGGGGGGHHHH.....
But it was fun today. I could've just stayed there the WHOLE day! :D:D:D
I want a set of Legolas weaponry. Arrows of Lothlorien, White swords.. The WHOLE WORK!! *sniff* But it's way out of my price range. I had to settle for the $15 commemorative One-Ring set which consists of the One Ring (obviously just painted metal... not real gold *sigh*), a miniature One Ring keychain (which I gave to Phoenich) and a miniature Leaf of Lothlorien keychain. Sigh.. Wanted to get the $60 One Ring but #*%&#@(*#.. I was short of $10. Just $10 more and I could've gotten a gold-plated One Ring. *cry* And they didn't accept NETS... *sob* The real gold One Ring with registration certificate and box set cost $180. O_O *bawl*
Tomorrow is the last day... Unfortunately I'm not free.. Can't go again.. SIGH!! So sad!!!! *howl and scream* Can I just steal the whole exhibition??? Gift store included. SIIIIIGGGGGGGHHHH.....
But it was fun today. I could've just stayed there the WHOLE day! :D:D:D
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
I Can't Find My Legs... Hold On.. My Bum's Gone Too...
I can't feel my legs. From bum down.
Although Shane assures me that I will MOST CERTAINLY feel them over the next two days. Bit of info before I tell you what happened during today's training. Or yesterday afternoon... Seeing how it's 1.57am already... During the first consultation, Shane informed me that a person's legs, theoretically speaking, are s'posed to be able to hold twice the body weight. Can't remember if it was each leg or both together though.. Shall ask again tomorrow.
SO. That being said, I was made to do inclined leg presses. 4 sets of 20 with increasing weights as usual, with the 15kg weights, starting with zero. Just the board which itself weighs quite a bit. I'd say 5kg. So after 45kg on each side and I innocently thought we were done, the bugger informs me that we're going to do weights shedding, meaning we do short sets and increase the number of presses per set as we take off the weights. Then he goes and adds another 15kg to each leg.
I was bloody lifting 60kg on each leg. And! For the longest time, until only around 5pm (my appointment ended at 1pm) did I realize: I was lifting a GRAND TOTAL of 120kg with my legs. No wonder I couldn't feel anything after I stood up. I was already beyond pain.
Excuse me while I go locate my bum. I'm sure I'm s'posed to be sitting on it...
Although Shane assures me that I will MOST CERTAINLY feel them over the next two days. Bit of info before I tell you what happened during today's training. Or yesterday afternoon... Seeing how it's 1.57am already... During the first consultation, Shane informed me that a person's legs, theoretically speaking, are s'posed to be able to hold twice the body weight. Can't remember if it was each leg or both together though.. Shall ask again tomorrow.
SO. That being said, I was made to do inclined leg presses. 4 sets of 20 with increasing weights as usual, with the 15kg weights, starting with zero. Just the board which itself weighs quite a bit. I'd say 5kg. So after 45kg on each side and I innocently thought we were done, the bugger informs me that we're going to do weights shedding, meaning we do short sets and increase the number of presses per set as we take off the weights. Then he goes and adds another 15kg to each leg.
I was bloody lifting 60kg on each leg. And! For the longest time, until only around 5pm (my appointment ended at 1pm) did I realize: I was lifting a GRAND TOTAL of 120kg with my legs. No wonder I couldn't feel anything after I stood up. I was already beyond pain.
Excuse me while I go locate my bum. I'm sure I'm s'posed to be sitting on it...
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
New Skin!!
NEW SKIN!!! *does a little dance*
Crimson Madness... for the madness of a siew mai (read: steamed dim sum). Actually the original words were reddish passion.. But it didn't seem to work for me so I changed the them. Hope the creator of the skin doesn't mind.
Wondering if I should put the chatterbox higher up on the right column.. Suggestions? Or even better, any kind soul willing to CREATE a skin just for me?? *puts on Puss-in-Boots killer "cute" look* I'd be EVER so grateful. :D
My triceps are sore. I practically couldn't move the weights during the last set of tricep lifts... My arms refused to budge. Wonder what Shane's going to do tomorrow. Probably legs again. Yay!! My fave body part to work out. Mainly coz my legs are stronger. Wahahah... He'll prob try to squeeze in abs this time.. EEK!! I hate doing abs... :P
Crimson Madness... for the madness of a siew mai (read: steamed dim sum). Actually the original words were reddish passion.. But it didn't seem to work for me so I changed the them. Hope the creator of the skin doesn't mind.
Wondering if I should put the chatterbox higher up on the right column.. Suggestions? Or even better, any kind soul willing to CREATE a skin just for me?? *puts on Puss-in-Boots killer "cute" look* I'd be EVER so grateful. :D
My triceps are sore. I practically couldn't move the weights during the last set of tricep lifts... My arms refused to budge. Wonder what Shane's going to do tomorrow. Probably legs again. Yay!! My fave body part to work out. Mainly coz my legs are stronger. Wahahah... He'll prob try to squeeze in abs this time.. EEK!! I hate doing abs... :P
Saturday, May 29, 2004
Muscles Long Forgotten... Now Found Again... :P
For the first time in about 10 years, I actually feel the existance of my lower back muscles. Sylvia McCully used to make us do back hyper-extensions on the floor during ballet classes and I haven't actually done anything like that since I quit dancing.
Until yesterday that is.
Yesterday Shane had me do upper body weights again. Chest presses and assisted chin-ups.. The usual stuff... THEN!! He made me do back lifts. Errr.. Kinda like sit-ups except you do it in reverse, with your back muscles rather than your abs. KAOZ!!! Fantastic I tell you. My lower back has re-introduced itself to me. Erp..
I need a new skin... Got to update my links anyhow... A lot of pple's blogs that I haven't connected yet...
Until yesterday that is.
Yesterday Shane had me do upper body weights again. Chest presses and assisted chin-ups.. The usual stuff... THEN!! He made me do back lifts. Errr.. Kinda like sit-ups except you do it in reverse, with your back muscles rather than your abs. KAOZ!!! Fantastic I tell you. My lower back has re-introduced itself to me. Erp..
I need a new skin... Got to update my links anyhow... A lot of pple's blogs that I haven't connected yet...
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
First Compliment!!
Went for coffee with Danny today. Haven't seen him for a while and it was nice to see him again after so long. Still quite a nice guy. Found out that Nick (from ACJC drama) is going to be taking part in Singapore Idol. Wahahaha.. This should be interesting.
Bumped into Isaac and Jean!! And they say that I've lost a lot of weight since they last saw me!! Yay!! So happy!! ^_^ Fight on!! Went on the scale and so far I've seen about a 1kg loss in weight since I joined the gym (2,3 weeks ago?). 9kg more to go!! Let the countdown begin!!
Hooot!!!!!! ^_^
Bumped into Isaac and Jean!! And they say that I've lost a lot of weight since they last saw me!! Yay!! So happy!! ^_^ Fight on!! Went on the scale and so far I've seen about a 1kg loss in weight since I joined the gym (2,3 weeks ago?). 9kg more to go!! Let the countdown begin!!
Hooot!!!!!! ^_^
Monday, May 24, 2004
Argh
Argh.
My arms are sore. S-O-R-E with a capital S. While we didn't do sit-ups (for which I am eternally grateful) we did shoulder exercises with weights. My triceps are busy having a private rebellion now and my biceps are on strike. Chest and back muscles are busy being spoilt too. *grumble*
But it's all for a greater good I guess. I just signed on for another course of 25 sessions. It's going to be tough. Hope I can survive through it all without much trouble. I forsee much internal conflict in the future when it gets too painful. I MUST PERSERVERE!!! And for $2K I'd BETTER GO ON... Maybe I should go and find my own personal cheerleader team... Any volunteers? :P
Meeting Danny for coffee tomorrow! Yay!! Haven't seen him for yonks!!
My arms are sore. S-O-R-E with a capital S. While we didn't do sit-ups (for which I am eternally grateful) we did shoulder exercises with weights. My triceps are busy having a private rebellion now and my biceps are on strike. Chest and back muscles are busy being spoilt too. *grumble*
But it's all for a greater good I guess. I just signed on for another course of 25 sessions. It's going to be tough. Hope I can survive through it all without much trouble. I forsee much internal conflict in the future when it gets too painful. I MUST PERSERVERE!!! And for $2K I'd BETTER GO ON... Maybe I should go and find my own personal cheerleader team... Any volunteers? :P
Meeting Danny for coffee tomorrow! Yay!! Haven't seen him for yonks!!
Sunday, May 23, 2004
PUSS!!! In Boots. ;D
Hehehehehe.... Went to watch Shrek 2 with Felie and Cheryl today. It was damn farnee!! Four of us (their friend, Daniel was there too) were laughing at every single thing that showed up! The attention to detail was fantastic!! Like FarBucks Coffee. Hehehehe... I LOVE PUSS!!! He's SOOOOOOO cute!!!!!!!!! Wahahahah!!! And the giant gingerbread man, Mango was sweet too!! And of course there were the usual digs at Disney animations. Like the little mermaid. Hir hir hir...
It was a great way to end the day. We were helping Felie and Cheryl move into their new place today. Zeebee and Donikon came to help as well, though they didn't stay for the movie. We finished relatively fast. We started moving out of the old place around... hmm... 2.30pm, 3? And we were done by about 5!! Their new place is quite nice. It's on the 22nd floor and the master bedroom's got a really nice view. Of course my arms were aching after that. I can't raise them up to shoulder level without feeling the ache. Which is good!! It means I've really worked out.
Oh right!! I forgot to blog yesterday. Had my second session with Shane yesterday and we did upper body exercises. Bench presses (4 sets. Nearly died.) and chin-ups (this with a machine that actually assists you... quite cool really.. AC gym had one like it.) mainly. And for about 30min after that I couldn't quite feel my arms, but the ache only really set in this morning when I woke up. Last free trial session is tomorrow, after which I'll probably sign up for another course of 20 sessions. Hope he doesn't make me do sit-ups tomorrow. I HATE DOING SIT-UPS!! Crunches are alrite. I can do crunches. NO SIT-UPS!!!!!!!! I'll raise bloody hell if he does... Grrrr....
It was a great way to end the day. We were helping Felie and Cheryl move into their new place today. Zeebee and Donikon came to help as well, though they didn't stay for the movie. We finished relatively fast. We started moving out of the old place around... hmm... 2.30pm, 3? And we were done by about 5!! Their new place is quite nice. It's on the 22nd floor and the master bedroom's got a really nice view. Of course my arms were aching after that. I can't raise them up to shoulder level without feeling the ache. Which is good!! It means I've really worked out.
Oh right!! I forgot to blog yesterday. Had my second session with Shane yesterday and we did upper body exercises. Bench presses (4 sets. Nearly died.) and chin-ups (this with a machine that actually assists you... quite cool really.. AC gym had one like it.) mainly. And for about 30min after that I couldn't quite feel my arms, but the ache only really set in this morning when I woke up. Last free trial session is tomorrow, after which I'll probably sign up for another course of 20 sessions. Hope he doesn't make me do sit-ups tomorrow. I HATE DOING SIT-UPS!! Crunches are alrite. I can do crunches. NO SIT-UPS!!!!!!!! I'll raise bloody hell if he does... Grrrr....
Thursday, May 20, 2004
I'm A Survivor!!!
My legs are numb.
Or rather I should say that my thighs are numb. I could barely walk up the stairs just now. But I'm HAPPY!! I had my first personal trainer session today. Trainer's name is Shane and he's cool. I actually felt like I worked out today. Heheh.. For once. Instead of forever running on the treadmill like some crazed hamster. Of course then I had flamenco class (which I just came back from) and I nearly keeled over when we did the Saludo, coz my legs threatened to give way. But now I'm back in my room, after surviving an arduous trek up the stairs and feeling quite proud of myself, thank you very much.
I will survive!! The scales are moving!! Go Siew Mai Go!!!
Or rather I should say that my thighs are numb. I could barely walk up the stairs just now. But I'm HAPPY!! I had my first personal trainer session today. Trainer's name is Shane and he's cool. I actually felt like I worked out today. Heheh.. For once. Instead of forever running on the treadmill like some crazed hamster. Of course then I had flamenco class (which I just came back from) and I nearly keeled over when we did the Saludo, coz my legs threatened to give way. But now I'm back in my room, after surviving an arduous trek up the stairs and feeling quite proud of myself, thank you very much.
I will survive!! The scales are moving!! Go Siew Mai Go!!!
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Progress...
Ah-Ha!!! I have progress. I went onto the scales the other day at the gym and noticed a half kg shift!! We have movement people!!! Ok fine. So 500g isn't exactly very world shaking but it means that all this gym is doing something!!! ONWARD MARCH!!! I have just signed up for the 3 complimentary private trainer sessions. Maybe will continue for another course of 10 sessions after that. The aim people, is to lose 10kg by the time school re-opens. *makes fist in the air* Oosh! I'm talking about a hotter siew mai in NUS and KR guys. I need all the help and encouragement I can get.
As for the Japanese... er.. I'm... still working on that... :P
As for the Japanese... er.. I'm... still working on that... :P
Monday, May 10, 2004
Holiday Aims
Right then. Here is a list of what my plans for this holiday will be...
1. Lose Weight. Shape up. Action Taken: Joined Fitness First. Considering taking on a personal trainer at extra cost.
2. Rearrange my room Action Taken: Cleaned up my bookshelves. Further unpacking and rearranging pending. :P
3. Get a funky haircut Action Taken: Have an appointment with Pukey's friend at 2pm. Hehehehe...
4. Brush up on Japanese Action Taken: erm...
5. Read more. Watch cable less. Action Taken: *cough*
6. Find a tree that grows money. Action Taken: Search still in progress
7. Feminise myself Action Taken: Bought one skirt which I will probably never wear
8. Pick up drawing again
9. Prepare to become KR Culture Queen *evil laughter* Action Taken: Taking flamenco classes at Dance Circle
10. Catch up with friends long ignored Action Taken: So far hung out with Jemalelinh, Pukey and Sharon (inclusive of boyfriend). More similar outings in planning.
1. Lose Weight. Shape up. Action Taken: Joined Fitness First. Considering taking on a personal trainer at extra cost.
2. Rearrange my room Action Taken: Cleaned up my bookshelves. Further unpacking and rearranging pending. :P
3. Get a funky haircut Action Taken: Have an appointment with Pukey's friend at 2pm. Hehehehe...
4. Brush up on Japanese Action Taken: erm...
5. Read more. Watch cable less. Action Taken: *cough*
6. Find a tree that grows money. Action Taken: Search still in progress
7. Feminise myself Action Taken: Bought one skirt which I will probably never wear
8. Pick up drawing again
9. Prepare to become KR Culture Queen *evil laughter* Action Taken: Taking flamenco classes at Dance Circle
10. Catch up with friends long ignored Action Taken: So far hung out with Jemalelinh, Pukey and Sharon (inclusive of boyfriend). More similar outings in planning.
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
2nd Week of Holidays
Ack!! One week gone already!! AHHH!!! Time is slipping through my fingers. I'm only half-unpacked... Eep!
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